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Dalal

Girl name · Arabic

Meaningpampering, coquetry · Arabic

Dalal is an Arabic girl name meaning “pampering, coquetry”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • GenerationDalal peaked in 1978, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Dalal you'd meet today is about 47 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Dalals too.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Dalal would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 147,059 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryDalal first shows up in US birth records in 1978, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 47 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1978–2025

0612197820002025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Dalal

Dalal is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “pampering, coquetry”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 1970s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

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Questions about the name Dalal

What does the name Dalal mean?

Dalal means “pampering, coquetry” and comes from Arabic.

What is the origin of the name Dalal?

Dalal is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).

Is Dalal a boy or girl name?

Dalal is a girl name. In 2025, 11 US girls were named Dalal.

How popular is the name Dalal?

Dalal ranked #8,860 for US girls in 2025, given to 11 babies. Its best year was 1978, when it reached #5,958. Over the last five years it has slipped 1,301 places.

What should I know before naming my baby Dalal?

Dalal is an Arabic girl name meaning “pampering, coquetry”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.